Ames, Iowa vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 1.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,246 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Ames, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher